Testimonials
"I whole heartedly recommend Ami to all dog owners I meet! Ami has been the number one stress and pain reliever for Ginger and our family. She has provided outstanding care to Ginger for the last 3 years. She listens and observes carefully and is compassionate, and knowledgeable. Her visits are acupuncture treatments for Ginger but emotional support for us!
We started out trying acupuncture in Ginger’s middle age when she was about 9, as she was hopping on the back left leg and we knew from x rays that there was arthritis in this joint as well as in her lower back. A few acupuncture sessions with Ami and Ginger’s back leg skip had gone and she was trotting evenly to the park and back. Ginger continued to see Ami every couple of months, and then last year Ginger, at nearly 12 years old, had a major back injury and lost use of her back legs. Ami was the first person I called as she is a fully qualified vet as well as an acupuncture specialst. The medical solution from the emergency vet clinic was extreme rest, which we followed, but Ami also treated Ginger weekly from the time of the injury. Her calm and knowledgeable style, combined with her ability to do home visits, made these visits so reassuring and stress free for Ginger (and me). Ginger recovered close to miraculously, and is now trotting on all 4 paws, with only some residual weakness in her back legs. She loves Ami’s visits for acupuncture every month and happily settles on the rug with peanut butter Kong, while Ami puts the pins in. She often lies down for a doze during the acupuncture sessions. I cannot describe how much Ami’s help means to us all, and I am so comforted that we have Ami to turn to as Ginger ages." - Sue L. San Jose
"Dr. Hensley is one of the most competent and compassionate veterinarians that I have known in my almost 50 years of dog guardianship. I have relied on her advice for 3 generations of my dogs, each of whom had their own set of difficult health issues. I don’t know what I would do without her. Dr. Hensley has shown herself to be thoughtful, insightful, and thorough in analyzing complex situations and finding the best path forward. In spite of being a very busy veterinarian, Dr. Hensley has always found a way to be there for me and my dogs when we needed her most. From administering emergency fluids for kidney failure, to giving acupuncture for lack of appetite, she has always found a way to make both me and my dogs feel better. Being able to provide acupuncture is just another example of her desire to provide the best, most appropriate, care for our furry companions." - K. Mountain View
"Dr Hensley acupuncture services is more than that, she is a veterinarian who can help your pet with additional needs like injections which is a huge benefit because as my black lab got older, having her come to our home is a blessing. Acupuncture was recommended by his other vets to help him with arthritis pain relief and weak hindlegs. Ami also helped us with GI issues and appetite which she educated me on the many benefits of acupuncture after discussing his health history during the initial visit. After a few sessions, I could see major improvements on his mobility which we continued to maintain with regular sessions.
Dr Hensley is an amazing veterinarian. She is professional, caring, patient, compassionate, detail orientated, observant, listens well, and asks very insightful questions to help tailor the proper treatment for your pet. She truly shows how much she cares with follow ups each time looking for updates. She goes above and beyond to help with some vet related items you might need for your senior pet. She came to my aid in an emergency when I needed a last-minute appointment as my 13 year old lab was not feeling well and would not eat. Thinking it was a GI episode, which he would have at times and that needles would help, she determined quickly after evaluating him there was something else and suspected aspiration pneumonia; a chest x-ray later that afternoon confirmed her diagnosis, and we were able to start antibiotics right away. I am so grateful to have found Ami, and for her kindness, friendship, and support. I highly recommend to other pet parents to incorporate Ami's acupuncture services into their pet’s wellbeing plan. You will get more than you expect." - Cory, San Jose
"It is with immense gratitude that I recommend Dr. Ami Hensley to anyone seeking exceptional integrative veterinary care. I reached out to Dr. Hensley for acupuncture treatment for my beloved cat, Willow, who has a complex medical history, including neurological, cardiac, and orthopedic issues—none of which were treatable with conventional methods. After consulting with several veterinarians across the Bay Area, Dr. Hensley's name consistently came up as their top recommendation.
Dr. Hensley’s expertise as a DVM, combined with her deep knowledge of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), sets her apart. From the moment she began working with Willow, I felt assured that we were in the hands of an extraordinarily skilled and compassionate professional. Dr. Hensley meticulously reviewed Willow’s extensive test results and specialist notes, and her ability to interpret complex medical histories with such clarity made me feel completely confident in her care.
During Willow’s initial consultation, Dr. Hensley conducted a thorough TCVM examination, taking the time to understand every concern and detail about Willow’s condition. She then crafted a personalized acupuncture care plan, and within a month, I saw significant improvements in Willow’s stress levels, mobility, and neurological health—something I had not thought possible after years of conventional treatments.
What truly sets Dr. Hensley apart is her empathy and attention to detail. She not only explained every aspect of the treatment plan to me but also collaborated with an herbalist to introduce a complementary herbal regimen for Willow.
Dr. Hensley has made an extraordinary difference in Willow’s life, and for that, I will always be grateful. I look forward to continuing Willow’s journey to better health under her care and cannot recommend Dr. Hensley more highly for anyone seeking the best in integrative veterinary medicine."
- Sid and Willow, Palo Alto